The calmer the person, the more powerful he is

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Coppola's acumen reflected in this film is unquestionable, and both Marlon Brando and Al Pacino were under his bullish persistence. , which forced Paramount to abandon the originally planned candidates. Al Pacino should have been a relatively unknown newcomer when he starred in The Godfather, but in the film he vividly explained how a patriotic young man could not help but become someone who was admired by everyone but died alone. The second generation godfather, he knows every measure perfectly.

Mike (played by Al Pacino)'s name has already created momentum for his appearance before he officially appears on the stage. Before you see him, you hear his name first. In the opening scene, at Connie's wedding, the godfather takes a family photo with everyone. Everyone stood at attention. Suddenly the godfather looked around and asked where Mike was. He said that he would not take pictures without Mike and turned to leave. It's very surprising to see who else has such a big arrogance. Everyone is here to take pictures, but there is no trace of him. He is obviously favored by the godfather, and he can see his potential before he sees him.

Then a figure wearing a military uniform walked away with a slender girl. He was wearing a military uniform at the celebration of the marriage of a mafia leader's daughter. It was as out of place as possible. But he is the godfather's third son, Mike, who enjoys exclusive favor. Just from the simple appearance attire, we can see the rebellion in Mike's bones. This can also be seen from Tom's ugly face later when he told him that he had discussed his future with his godfather. He is not a person who likes to be Manipulative people.

Mike and his girlfriend Kay (played by Diane Keaton) introduce family members, but the words they say are limited to the point. They talk about the godfather adopting Tom and helping Channing get out of trouble so that he can enter Hollywood. It’s a legendary thing about some legendary people. Only when Kay curiously asked Mike how his seemingly omnipotent father could help Chan Ning get out of trouble did Mike helplessly but lightly reveal the godfather's irresistible offer. Caught off guard, the smile awkwardly withdrew from Kai's face, and Mike immediately added:

His father is the leader of the Mafia party. He inherited his father's calmness and sharpness. He should be the leader in the family business. He was a good heir, but during World War II he insisted on disobeying his father's orders and joining the United States Marine Corps. After being injured and discharged from the army, he still made his own choice behind the back of his family and left home again. When he came back again, he brought back an authentic American girlfriend who had nothing to do with the Mafia's religion and Sicilian blood. As a first-generation Italian-American born in the United States, Mike's deepest thoughts were all about how to become a real American and how to have fun in the sunshine with freedom and fraternity.

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The blow is always unexpected. On Christmas Eve, when Shang was hanging out with his girlfriend, he suddenly learned from the newspaper that his father had been assassinated and his life or death was unknown. Unexpectedly, reality pulled him back from his ideal kingdom. It was impossible for him to leave his family and become a free and pure American independently.

When Sonny discussed countermeasures with Tom and Clemensha, he did not avoid it. Perhaps after his father was assassinated, he understood his responsibility and he intended to participate, but the others deliberately Leave him out. The Sicilian blood flowing in his bones made him really belligerent. Kay asked at the hotel when they could meet again. He hesitated and asked Kay to go back to her parents' house. When pressed again, he could only say that he didn't know. At this time, he was not only saying goodbye to Kai, but also saying goodbye to his young dream. He knew clearly that he could no longer stay out of it.

In the hospital, we saw the reason why Mike was deeply loved by the godfather. He was quick-witted and calm, and his words revealed a kind of calmness that was reassuring. The more low-key a person is, the fewer enemies he makes, and the calmer the person, the more powerful he is. Being calm gives people more time to think and discover hidden dangers. When he found out that all the security personnel had been withdrawn, he immediately realized what was going to happen, and asked the nurse to cooperate with him in moving the godfather simply and concisely but without refusal.

At this time, Ansuo, the baker's son-in-law who had previously asked his godfather for rent, appeared. It was just a simple visit, but Mike found a helper in the crisis. He immediately responded quickly and took advantage of it, thus allowing Mike to The godfather was saved from death. At the same time, it also explains the brilliance of the godfather from another perspective. He is entrusted by others and is loyal to others, but he is not a God without desires and demands.

He does not ask for money, and people of all religions and professions can seek help from him, but he requires the other party to accept him as a friend. When needed, the other party will reciprocate, so he may have friends in the Five Elements and Eight Works.

Then the police showed up, and there was one detail. Mike asked Ansuo to leave first. His father was involved, and he couldn't get away. However, without involving innocent people, it also shows that Mike is a very careful person. people. After being beaten, he immediately understood the relationship between Sorenzo and Police Officer McCluskey. This punch became the trigger, completely pulling Mike into the dark part of the family that he had least wanted to get involved in before. In an understatement, he said he was going to shoot Sorenzo and McCluskey. While everyone was still laughing at him as a motivated nerd, he had already calculated every step of the way.

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The shooting of Sorenzo and McCluskey was an important turning point in Mike's life. Previously, he wanted to get rid of the influence of the family industry on him and wanted to He left home and longed to become an independent and free American citizen, but this incident made him say goodbye to his previous life and become closely connected with the family industry. After this battle, the family's attitude towards him changed from top to bottom, and he won respect, laying the foundation for him to take over the position of godfather in the future.

Then he went away, went into exile in Sicily, and met Apollonia. It was another, more pure love that was completely different from Kai. Kai had his spiritual attachment, and the independent and confident Kai was him. The other self I have always longed for. The gentle and affectionate groom in Sicily trusted and obeyed him wholeheartedly, allowing him to find another sense of security. If it weren't for the traitor, if Apollonia hadn't driven that car, then Mike's marriage would have been as long-lasting and stable as his father's. But time cannot be turned back, and Apollonia can never come back.

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After Sonny died, the grieving godfather tried his best to ensure his safe return to the country. After that, he naturally became the best successor. The godfather completely let go, and Mike took over the family business. The young and vigorous Mike has the same quick wit and superhuman courage as his father, but compared with his father who went into exile at the age of 12, he lacks some forgiveness experience and heart. After the death of the old godfather, Mike agreed to be the godfather of Connie's son. A montage quickly narrated the purge campaign of the five major gangs under Mike's control, executing Tessio, Carlo, and even his own brothers.

His dream has always been to whitewash the family property and become an American who can truly stand in the sun. One year after returning to China, he found Kai and proposed to him, promising to whitewash the family property in five years. But it is not easy to clean up such a huge industry, and it has not been possible to achieve it even after spending a lifetime. If he could have a wife like his mother who did not interfere with her husband's work, maybe life would be easier. From the first time he lied to Kai, the marriage was destined to end tragically.

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Under the sun, the old godfather Victor Kleon taught Mike his life's wisdom and experience, which were passed down from generation to generation, endlessly.